McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal

Scope of WorkLouis Sutter Upper Playground

This project will fully renovate the playground adjacent to McNab Lake at Louis Sutter Playground in McLaren Park.

This playground renewal project will replace all play equipment and playground surfacing within the existing playground footprint, complete minor fence and gate improvements, and ensure the playground is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Background

The project is a part of Rec and Park’s Playground Renewal program, an initiative that leverages the City’s cooperative purchasing power to streamline the delivery of complete replacements of play equipment and play surfacing. 

Rec and Park’s first Playground Renewal project was Bernal Heights Playground Renewal, which was completed November 3, 2025.

Funding

Funding comes from 2020 Health & Recovery Bond.

Estimated Project Schedule

Phase
Timeline
Planning2025
DesignEarly 2026
Construction begins
Mid-2026
Open to the publicLate 2026


Project Updates

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  1. Project Update

    Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | REMINDER: Two Community Information Sessions in January

    We have two community information sessions scheduled: Saturday, January 24, 11am and Monday, January 26, 2:30pm. Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and Read on...
  2. Project Update

    Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | REMINDER: Two Community Information Sessions in January

    We have two community information sessions scheduled for January. Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and surfacing at the Louis Sutter Upper Playground. These Read on...
  3. Project Update

    McLaren Park - Louis Sutter Upper Playground Renewal | Two Community Information Sessions in January

    Two community information sessions now scheduled for January. Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to learn more about the upcoming renovation of the playground equipment and surfacing at the Louis Sutter Upper Playground. These Read on...
  1. Alex Schuknecht

    Project Manager